(770) 578-7900

3001 Hembree Rd. Marietta GA 30062

The Pope Orchestras have a tradition of excellence and fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. Members represent the best and brightest. We are proud of our students and look forward to a great year!

Philosophy of Pope Orchestras:

Preparing students for success through music and to be life-long supporters of the arts and arts education.

Vision of Pope Orchestras (1) Develop a well-rounded music education program that prepares students to perform beyond high school (2) Cultivate refined listening skills for technical improvement (3) Foster an appreciation of all music genres (4) Foster a community of learners striving towards musical excellence

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​Alan C. Pope High School was founded in 1987. It is a Standard Public School of the State of Georgia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1989, Pope received the prestigious Georgia Blue Ribbon of Excellence in only its second year of operation. The school mascot is the greyhound. The original school colors were Columbia blue and silver grey. In the 1990's Navy and white were added. Cobb County was named one of the "Best Communities for Music Education" by NAMM. The NAMM Foundation acknowledges schools and districts across the U.S. for their commitment and support of music education in schools. The 124 school districts named by the NAMM Foundation demonstrate the unwavering commitment to provide music education for their students.

Orchestra

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Students

Pope has an enrollment of approximately 1,800 students. The student body is very active, with over 50% participating in athletics and 90% participating in extracurricular activities. Approximately 90% of our graduates go on to college; 80% attend four-year colleges and universities while 10% choose two-year colleges. Pope students achieve high scores on the SAT each year and lead Cobb County in GA High School Graduation Test scores.